Nearby

Nearby is a novel written by Elizabeth Yates that explores the complexities of family relationships and the impact of past decisions on the present. The story follows the lives of the members of the Cooper family, who live in a small town in New England. The patriarch of the family, George Cooper, is a successful businessman who has always put his work before his family. His wife, Alice, is a devoted mother who has sacrificed her own dreams for the sake of her children. Their three children, John, Mary, and Tom, are all struggling to find their place in the world and to come to terms with their own past.The novel is told from the perspectives of each family member, as they navigate their own personal struggles and try to find a way to connect with each other. John, the eldest son, is a successful lawyer who is haunted by a past mistake that has left him feeling disconnected from his family. Mary, the middle child, is a single mother who is trying to raise her son while also dealing with her own insecurities and fears. Tom, the youngest son, is a rebellious teenager who is struggling to find his own identity.As the story unfolds, the Cooper family is forced to confront their past and the secrets that they have been keeping from each other. Through their struggles and their triumphs, they come to realize that family is the most important thing in life, and that forgiveness and understanding are essential for healing old wounds.Nearby is a poignant and moving novel that explores the complexities of family relationships with honesty and insight. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to connect with their own family, or who has experienced the pain and joy of forgiveness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.